COMPTIA A+® CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
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In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that can utilize up to
4 GB of address space. Correct Answers 32-bit
In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that can utilize more
than 4 GB of address space. Depending on the version, 64-bit Windows
can address a maximum of from 8 to 192 GB. Correct Answers 64-bit
A wireless network standard that uses the 5 GHz band. Correct Answers
802.11a
A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band at a speed of up
to 10 Mbps. Correct Answers 802.11b
A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band at a speed of up
to 54 Mbps. It is downward-compatible with 802.11b. Correct Answers
802.11g
A wireless network standard that defines speeds of up to 600 Mbps. It is
downward-compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Correct
Answers 802.11n
Describes the VGA mode color setting that, although it can produce
around 16 million different colors, can only display up to 256 different
colors at a time. Correct Answers 8-bit high color
,A type of power supply that converts AC power to voltages needed for a
device. AC adapters are generally used for portable PC systems and
other devices. Correct Answers AC adapter
A local bus designed for video only, it provides a direct link between the
processor and the video card, giving the video card direct access to main
memory. Correct Answers accelerated graphics port
Managing access to resources. _______ to computers and network
resources involves authentication and authorization. Correct Answers
access control
In an access control list, a record containing just one user or group
account name and the permissions assigned to that account. Correct
Answers access control entry
A table on each file and folder in the NTFS file system that contains one
or more access control entries. Correct Answers access control list
In a laptop, a compartment that holds a single media device that is
switchable with another. Correct Answers accessory bay
The "activity" status light on a NIC that indicates data is being
transmitted. Correct Answers ACT
,A method used by several software manufacturers to combat software
piracy. Correct Answers activation
A set of behaviors including active listening and active speaking that
shows you are fully engaged in the conversation and encourages the
other person to also communicate in a positive manner. Correct Answers
active communication
A set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes to use when listening to another
person. Correct Answers active listening
An LCD technology based on thin-film transistor (TFT) technology. It
has a transistor at every pixel, which enables much quicker display
changes Correct Answers active matrix display
A primary partition that is marked for use by the system during startup.
Windows operating systems can only be booted from this Correct
Answers active partition
The appropriate responses that you make during a conversation. Correct
Answers active speaking
In a Wi-Fi network, the networking mode that allows peer-to-peer
communications without the use of a centralized wireless hub, called a
wireless access point (WAP). Correct Answers ad hoc mode
, A printed circuit card that you add to the motherboard to enhance
functionality. Also called an expansion card. Video adapters and
network interface cards (NICs) are examples of this Correct Answers
adapter card
A group of wires used to identify addresses in main system memory in a
computer. The number of wires in an address bus is called the width of
the bus and determines the number of unique memory locations that can
be addressed using binary math with the two raised to the power of the
number of wires in the bus. A 32-bit bus can address up to 4 GB of
memory, whereas a 36-bit address bus can address up to 64 GB of
memory. Correct Answers address bus
A protocol used to resolve an IP address to a MAC address. Correct
Answers Address Resolution Protocol
A riser card standard that AMD, 3Com, and others introduced in 2000 to
supersede AMR. It uses one PCI slot, provides accelerated audio and
modem functions as well as networking, and supports multiple Ethernet
NICs. Correct Answers Advanced Communications Riser
A power management standard that includes all the power states of
APM, plus two more. It also supports soft power. Correct Answers
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
AMD manufactures CPUs and other products, and its chief rival is Intel
Corporation. Correct Answers Advanced Micro Devices
AND VERIFIED DETAILED SOLUTIONS ( MULTIPLE
CHOICES) |100% CORRECT!!
In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that can utilize up to
4 GB of address space. Correct Answers 32-bit
In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that can utilize more
than 4 GB of address space. Depending on the version, 64-bit Windows
can address a maximum of from 8 to 192 GB. Correct Answers 64-bit
A wireless network standard that uses the 5 GHz band. Correct Answers
802.11a
A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band at a speed of up
to 10 Mbps. Correct Answers 802.11b
A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band at a speed of up
to 54 Mbps. It is downward-compatible with 802.11b. Correct Answers
802.11g
A wireless network standard that defines speeds of up to 600 Mbps. It is
downward-compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Correct
Answers 802.11n
Describes the VGA mode color setting that, although it can produce
around 16 million different colors, can only display up to 256 different
colors at a time. Correct Answers 8-bit high color
,A type of power supply that converts AC power to voltages needed for a
device. AC adapters are generally used for portable PC systems and
other devices. Correct Answers AC adapter
A local bus designed for video only, it provides a direct link between the
processor and the video card, giving the video card direct access to main
memory. Correct Answers accelerated graphics port
Managing access to resources. _______ to computers and network
resources involves authentication and authorization. Correct Answers
access control
In an access control list, a record containing just one user or group
account name and the permissions assigned to that account. Correct
Answers access control entry
A table on each file and folder in the NTFS file system that contains one
or more access control entries. Correct Answers access control list
In a laptop, a compartment that holds a single media device that is
switchable with another. Correct Answers accessory bay
The "activity" status light on a NIC that indicates data is being
transmitted. Correct Answers ACT
,A method used by several software manufacturers to combat software
piracy. Correct Answers activation
A set of behaviors including active listening and active speaking that
shows you are fully engaged in the conversation and encourages the
other person to also communicate in a positive manner. Correct Answers
active communication
A set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes to use when listening to another
person. Correct Answers active listening
An LCD technology based on thin-film transistor (TFT) technology. It
has a transistor at every pixel, which enables much quicker display
changes Correct Answers active matrix display
A primary partition that is marked for use by the system during startup.
Windows operating systems can only be booted from this Correct
Answers active partition
The appropriate responses that you make during a conversation. Correct
Answers active speaking
In a Wi-Fi network, the networking mode that allows peer-to-peer
communications without the use of a centralized wireless hub, called a
wireless access point (WAP). Correct Answers ad hoc mode
, A printed circuit card that you add to the motherboard to enhance
functionality. Also called an expansion card. Video adapters and
network interface cards (NICs) are examples of this Correct Answers
adapter card
A group of wires used to identify addresses in main system memory in a
computer. The number of wires in an address bus is called the width of
the bus and determines the number of unique memory locations that can
be addressed using binary math with the two raised to the power of the
number of wires in the bus. A 32-bit bus can address up to 4 GB of
memory, whereas a 36-bit address bus can address up to 64 GB of
memory. Correct Answers address bus
A protocol used to resolve an IP address to a MAC address. Correct
Answers Address Resolution Protocol
A riser card standard that AMD, 3Com, and others introduced in 2000 to
supersede AMR. It uses one PCI slot, provides accelerated audio and
modem functions as well as networking, and supports multiple Ethernet
NICs. Correct Answers Advanced Communications Riser
A power management standard that includes all the power states of
APM, plus two more. It also supports soft power. Correct Answers
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
AMD manufactures CPUs and other products, and its chief rival is Intel
Corporation. Correct Answers Advanced Micro Devices
